Newcastle suburbs where young families live
Chisholm has the highest share, at 29.2% of residents. Cliftleigh and Fletcher follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 83 eligible Newcastle suburbs.
This page ranks Newcastle suburbs by the share of residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — the clearest signal of where families with children cluster. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are ranked.
Shares are the count of Newcastle residents aged 0-14 (children) divided by the suburb's total population, from the ABS 2021 Census age tables — the same figures behind each suburb page's age profile. Percentile ranks are computed within Newcastle's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs. This is descriptive demographic information, not a recommendation.
Newcastle suburbs where young families live
Ranked by the share of residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — the clearest signal of suburbs full of families with children, among suburbs with at least 2,000 residents.
Chisholm
NSW 2322 · 4,577 residents29.2% of residents · 1,335 people
Cliftleigh
NSW 2321 · 2,309 residents27.9% of residents · 645 people
Fletcher
NSW 2287 · 8,014 residents27.4% of residents · 2,195 people
Gillieston Heights
NSW 2321 · 4,796 residents26.9% of residents · 1,289 people
Cameron Park
NSW 2285 · 9,977 residents25.4% of residents · 2,532 people
Aberglasslyn
NSW 2320 · 6,552 residents25.4% of residents · 1,661 people
Bolwarra Heights
NSW 2320 · 3,436 residents25.1% of residents · 861 people
Raworth
NSW 2321 · 2,094 residents24.6% of residents · 516 people
Heddon Greta
NSW 2321 · 2,838 residents23.8% of residents · 675 people
Bellbird
NSW 2325 · 2,338 residents23.4% of residents · 547 people
Abermain
NSW 2326 · 2,544 residents22.5% of residents · 573 people
Dudley
NSW 2290 · 2,505 residents22.5% of residents · 563 people
Macquarie Hills
NSW 2285 · 3,605 residents22.2% of residents · 800 people
Windale
NSW 2306 · 3,421 residents22.1% of residents · 755 people
Adamstown Heights
NSW 2289 · 5,621 residents22.0% of residents · 1,239 people
Ranked from 83 qualifying suburbs.
100% share of residents in the relevant age band in the 2021 Census (the band's count divided by the suburb's total population), percentile-ranked within Newcastle's candidate pool. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents qualify, and the larger absolute cohort breaks ties. Descriptive ABS Census data, not a recommendation. See how we calculate for the full methodology.
Common questions about this ranking
What are the newcastle suburbs where young families live?
Chisholm has the highest share, at 29.2% of residents. Cliftleigh and Fletcher follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 83 eligible Newcastle suburbs.
How is this ranking put together?
Each Newcastle suburb is ranked by the share of its residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — that age group's count divided by the suburb's total population. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are included, and percentile ranks are computed within Newcastle's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs.
Where does the data come from?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census age tables — the same figures behind the age profile shown on each suburb page. Nothing is estimated or inferred about any individual.
Why would someone use this list?
People often want to settle where families with children are well represented — for the amenities, services, and social fabric that tend to follow. This is a factual demographic snapshot to help with that, not a judgement about any suburb.
How current is it?
The figures are from the 2021 Census, the most recent available until results from the August 2026 Census are released in 2027. The top 15 is recomputed whenever we refresh the census data.
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Rankings last computed 12 October 2026. Recomputed after each ACARA schools data refresh.
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